How is the word deber translated from Spanish to English

English translation
should
verb

Se usa para decir lo que es correcto hacer.

Used to say what is right to do.

Examples with “deber”

See how the word “deber” is used in sentences

  • Deberías llamarla. — You should call her.

  • Has de ser siempre honesto con tus amigos. — You should always be honest with your friends.

  • Debe de llegar hacia las seis. — He should arrive by six o'clock.

  • ¿Deberíamos contárselo al profesor? — Should we tell the teacher about this?

  • Los conductores han de reducir la velocidad cerca de un colegio. — Drivers should slow down near a school.

  • Las entradas deben de ser más baratas entre semana. — The tickets should be cheaper on a weekday.

  • Nadie debería tener que esperar tanto. — Nobody should have to wait that long.

  • ¿He de devolver el dinero que encontré? — Should I return the money I found?

  • ¿Cuánto debe de durar el viaje? — How long should the trip take?

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